A few decades ago, computer data was stored externally in floppy drives (diskettes). For those who never saw one, it was a small plastic storage device, and the more recent ones were just a little larger and thicker than a credit card. They were the standard back then for storing drivers and media. Then came …
The short and simple answer to your question of whether you can use a PCIe 4.0 SSD on your existing motherboard is a yes! You can use the PCIe 4.0 SSD on any motherboard with an NVMe M.2 slot. However, an essential thing to note is that the performance or speed you get from your …
Intel has one of the most confusing naming conventions for its CPUs. The names tell you absolutely nothing about where a processor stands in the speed hierarchy. To confuse you even more, Intel has three lines of budget CPUs, namely Atom, Celeron, and Pentium CPUs, all aiming for a very specific segment of the market. …
Many reasons can warrant a motherboard upgrade. While motherboards are rarely changed, there comes a time when upgrading this crucial component becomes a necessity. Generally, upgrading the motherboard means a complete overhaul of your system, as a motherboard upgrade often requires a CPU upgrade. Here we will talk in detail about when to upgrade the …
The Front Panel Connectors, or the Front Panel Header, or FPanel, is a block of connectors on a motherboard that controls the power on, power reset, beep code speaker, and the LED light indicators on your PC case/chassis. All motherboards have front panel connectors that a PC case connects to. The cables that connect to …
Intel Core i7s are high-end CPUs intended for performance-grade PCs. In the hierarchy for Intel commercial CPUs, i7s are at the top end of the spectrum trailing only behind the more expensive Intel Core i9s. The hallmark of the Core i7 CPUs is their high core count giving them an excellent multi-core performance score. However, …
A computer’s motherboard connects all the components; if it fails, your computer may be rendered useless. Suppose your PC is acting up like freezing out of the blue, not detecting attached components, or simply not turning on for some reason. Then there can be a vast range of culprits involved, and the motherboard is one …
Generally, when you install a graphics card on your PC, the HDMI port on the motherboard gets disabled. This is an issue for users who want multiple monitors but do not have sufficient HDMI ports on the graphics card. In this situation, the motherboard HDMI port becomes important for various displays. Fortunately, there is a …
Two types of cables connect to graphics cards, i.e., PCIe power cables and video output cables, but the question is, do graphics cards come with lines in the package? Most graphics cards do not come with power or video output cables. Some graphics cards come with power cables, but those are very rare. Usually, the …
Intel Celeron is perhaps the weakest line of CPUs in the market. It is even inferior to the entry-level Intel Pentium and the AMD Athlon series. Compared to an Intel Core i3, it is many factors slower. However, regardless of where it stands in terms of performance, the Intel Celeron series still has an ace …